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Question 11 pts
Which of the following is important to consider when evaluating an argument in a speech?
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the speaker’s tone of voice

the speaker’s age

the speaker’s purpose

the speaker’s facial expressions

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Question 21 pts
Which of the following best defines the word credibility?
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believability

speaking ability

communication skills

knowledge

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Question 31 pts
Andrew was making a speech to encourage other students to elect him. In one part of the speech he said “I believe strongly that students should have the right to choose their own classes.” Which of these statements would you expect him to say later in the speech?
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All students should graduate with a well-rounded high school education.

Students should be required to take four years of English.

The school should allow students to study only what interests them.

Teachers should be sure that students learn math and science.

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Question 41 pts
Ethan wanted to convince his parents to give him a later weekend curfew. Which of the following arguments (all of which are true) should he use to make his speech credible?
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My past behavior shows that I’m very trustworthy.

All the best parties go on long after my curfew time.

If I don’t stay out later, I’ll look stupid to my friends.

It’s not fair that my friends stay out late but I can’t.

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Question 51 pts
Recall Noam Chomsky's speech about the role of the United States in the Vietnam War, which you analyzed in this lesson, and read the opening sentences of Chomsky's speech, below.

I think it's probably a good thing that this meeting comes at the end of a week of terror in South Vietnam. I know I was much shocked by it--I'm sure you were. It's hard to know what one can say about the events of the past week. My own reaction is one of horror at the terrible slaughter, of awe at the amazing heroism of those who are officially designated as our enemies, of guilt that we still permit this horror to continue. Even now, even after this week, no one doubts that in some hideous sense of the word, we can still obtain a victory--we can still win in Vietnam. But if the men in Washington are still at all rational, they must realize that this can only be a victory of the graveyard.

What does the start of the speech tell you about Chomsky's point of view?
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He believes the Vietnam War was a good idea in the beginning but is now doomed to fail.

He believes the United States is wrong to remain involved in the Vietnam War.

He believes that Vietnam as a society is not capable of choosing peace over war.

He believes that the United States will win the Vietnam War soon if it stays the course.

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Question 61 pts
What strategy does Noam Chomsky use most throughout his speech, to persuade his audience to accept his ideas about the Vietnam War?
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He explains, in great detail, all of the long-term consequences of U.S. actions in Vietnam.

He describes horrific scenes that will make his audience feel outraged about U.S. actions.

He uses humor to point out the absurdity of American officials' justifications for the Vietnam War.

He lists statistics that show how unlikely it is that the U.S. will ever win the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

1. the speaker’s purpose

2. believability

3. The school should allow students to study only what interests them.

4. My past behavior shows that I’m very trustworthy.

5. He believes the United States is wrong to remain involved in the Vietnam War.

6. He describes horrific scenes that will make his audience feel outraged about U.S. actions.